Originally Posted by
Antarius
It's definitely majorly overstating the impact, but it isn't false. There's objectively less plastic being used.
Also the vast majority of people either throw them out or put them in a drawer. I've never used mine in 10+ years as EXP. There are some partner lounge cases that have been reported, but they're all from years ago.
Sure - there's a slight bit less plastic being used. But it's completely disingenuous to suggest that that was reason for getting rid of the cards -as that message did.
I used my card several times last year - not for lounges. But for gate-keepers at first class check-in areas. And just one use in year is infinitely more times than I will use the luggage tag that they are still mailing out and is already in my local landfill.